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Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow

Hiking & Camping > Sleeping Bags & PadsRated: 5 by 71 reviews.

Rocky Mountain Trail

A great travel pillow that compresses down to 1/3rd of its size. Want to take along a pillow but worried you might not have room? The Therm-A-Rest Compressible Pillow is your solution. This compact travel pillow compresses down to 1/3rd of its original size. Ideal for backpacking or car camping, this pillow will help you get the quality sleep you need to perform your best.

Features:

  • Compresses to nearly 1/3 its size
  • Ideal pillow for car camping trips
  • Perfect for both trekkers and travelers

Backcountry Edge (2009)

Ultra-soft and expandable, the Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow is ideally suited for travel and family camping. Fully compressed, the pillow takes up surprisingly little room in your car, pack or luggage and fluffs up quickly to provide a comfortable headrest.

Features:

  • Available in your choice of size and pattern
  • Large measures 16" x 23" and weighs 12 oz
  • Med measures 14" x 18" and weighs 9 oz
  • Small measures 12" x 16" and weighs 7 oz

Mountain Gear

When you're low on space but don't want to miss out on a good night's rest, add the Compressible Pillow from Therm-a-Rest to your pack. Stuff it in and go, it's soft urethane foam interior compresses down easily and expands quickly when it's time to snooze.

Features:

  • Rest your head on soft, brushed polyester fabric
  • Stow it in your pack easily; urethane foam compresses down small but expands quickly when you pull it out

Altrec

Perfect for backcountry adventures and cross-country car trips, the ThermaRest Compressible Pillow packs small and expands big for ultimate comfort when you are away from home.

Features:

  • Dimensions: 12 x 16" (Small), 14 x 18" (Medium), 16 x 23" (Large)
  • Ideal for backcountry adventures and cross-country car trips
  • Packs small and expands big
  • Portable comfort
  • Weight: 7oz / 198g (Small), 9oz / 255g (Medium), 12oz / 340g

Campsaver.com

Thermarest's new Compressible Pillows offer unprecedented portable comfort. They pack smaller and expand bigger than any pillows before, perfect for everyone from trekkers and travelers to car campers. So forget sleeping on your sweat shirt and get a good nights' sleep with a Thermarest Compressible Pillow.

Features:

  • size: Small 12x16in. (31x41cm), Medium 14x18in, Large 16x23in. (41x58cm)
  • wieght: Small 7oz (198g), Medium 9oz (255g), Large 12oz (340g)

Paragon Sports

The Cascade Designs Compressible Pillow (Large) offers unprecedented portable comfort.

Features:

  • Fill weight: 9.5 oz
  • Height: 23" (58 cm); Fill material: Urethane foam
  • It packs smaller and expands bigger than ever — perfect for everyone from trekkers and travelers to car campers
  • Weight: 12 oz (340 g); Width: 16" (48 cm)

Backcountry.com

Using your jacket as a pillow isn't too comfortable, and a zipper to the eye never feels good either. Sleep comfortably, even when you're on the move, with the Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow. Whip the portable Compressible Pillow out on road trips, during airplane travel, or on car-camping adventures.


REI

Packs smaller, expands bigger! This compressible pillow is the ideal size for comfort camping, road trips and air travel.

  • Packs to one fifth its size; expands to full size instantly
  • Earth-smart filling is comprised of leftover bits and pieces of the high-quality foam used to construct Therm-A-Rest® sleeping pads
  • Machine washable


Campmor

The Therm-A-Rest® Compressible Pillow™ offers unprecedented portable comfort. It packs smaller and expands bigger than any pillow before - perfect for everyone from trekkers and travelers to car campers.
  • Weight: 12 oz.
  • Size: 16 in. x 23 in.
  • Stuff Size: 6" x 15" Long.


Rock/Creek Outfitters (2009)

Free Compressible Pillow! Get a Free Compressible Pillow when you purchase any Therm-a-Rest Prolite Pad. Click here for details

Features:

  • Come in three different sizes
  • Comfortable
  • Compact and compressible
  • Convenient

Oregon Mountain Community

The Thermarest Compressible Pillow offers unprecedented portable comfort. They pack smaller and expand bigger than any pillows before—perfect for everyone from trekkers and travelers to car campers.


Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Therm-A-Rest's Compressible Pillow is ultrasoft, expandable, and perfect for travel.

Features:

  • Brushed-cotton front, polyester back
  • Machine washable
  • Polyurethane star foam interior
  • Stuffs into its own pocket

SummitHut.com

Therm-a-Rest's Compressible Pillow is an ultra-soft expandable pillow created for everyone from trekkers to car campers seeking the ultimate in portable comfort.

Country of Origin:United States
Dimensions:[S] 12 x 16in (31 x 41cm); [M] 14 x 18in (36 x 46cm); [L] 16 x 23in (41 x 58cm)
Length:23 in.
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:Brushed cotton with polyester back
Material(s):Polyester/foam
Recommended Use:Car camping, road trips, travel
Storage Sack:No
Stuff Sack:No
Warranty:Limited Lifetime
Weight:7 ounces (Small); 9 ounces (Medium); 12 ounces (Large)
Width:16 in.
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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
SmallMediumLarge16x23 X LargeN/A
Desert Sun
Desert Sun
17.9522.9527.9527.9527.9527.95
Advantage Max 4HD
Advantage Max 4HD
 17.95  27.95
Desert Orange
Desert Orange
17.9522.9527.95  
Mossy Oak
Mossy Oak
 17.95   
Orange
Orange
14.3617.9518.3622.9522.3527.95  
Green
Green
14.3617.9522.9522.3527.95  
Meadow-Green
Meadow-Green
  27.95 27.95
Meadow
Meadow
   27.95 
Bramble
Bramble
17.9517.9517.9522.953 More...27.9527.952 More... 27.95
Denim
Denim
17.9517.9517.9522.952 More...27.9527.952 More...27.9527.95
Geometric
Geometric
17.9517.9517.9522.9522.9527.9527.9527.95 
Midnight Blue
Midnight Blue
    27.95
Blue
Blue
14.3618.3627.95  
Advantage Max19.9524.9529.95  
Vermillion
Vermillion
17.9517.9517.9522.952 More...27.9527.952 More...27.9527.95

Legend

  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters (2009)
  •     - Paragon Sports
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Campsaver.com
  •     - REI
  •     - Rocky Mountain Trail
  •     - Campmor
  •     - Altrec

Notes:

Backcountry Edge (2009) offers this product at $16.15, but does not provide any color/size information.

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $27.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

As comfortable as my pillow at home

Rating:*****
This is one of the best purchases I have made since getting into backpacking. This is the only "luxury" item I bring along, and at 7 ounces for a small it is worth every gram! This pillow deserves 6 stars out of 5. The small is more than big enough for me, and provides enough room to move around. The loft should be high enough for most side sleepers, but if it is not you could fold it over. Since receiving this pillow, I have slept on it every night at home, as well as nights outside. It is every bit as comfortable as my normal pillow that I use at home, and actually lofts up higher than my "home pillow"! It was (as you would expect) very flat when I first uncompressed it, but after kneading it a bit and letting it sit out for 30 minutes it fluffed right up. I couldn't be more pleased with this pillow. At 7oz it is pretty heavy considering the other options available (stuff sack with jacket inside, inflatable pillow), but the extra comfort is well worth the weight. This is my first time reviewing a product here. I was just so impressed by how comfortable this pillow is that I wanted to come and say so. You won't be disappointed if you buy this pillow.
Anonymous at Altrec on 12/21/2009

I recommend the Large

Rating:****

At first, I was thinking, eh, this isn't the best, it's lumpy and uncomfortable, and it makes weird rustling sounds in my ears from the form compressing/decompressing--then I used it a couple more times. Now, I'm really into it. Seriously, I have no problem trading out my bed pillow for this pillow. I think the first night I was just thinking too much about the pillow--it was a "princess and the pea" situation.

I recommend the large. The pillows really don't take up all that much room regardless of size--I squish mine down smaller in a compression sack. The foam really compresses very well. I own the medium and the large and I like the large better (I'm a side/stomach sleeper). The large has more foam and provides better support. I don't think the medium compresses all that much smaller and comfort benefit of the large is very worth it. Note: if you're using it INSIDE the hood of a mummy bag you may have different preferences--I camp in pretty warm climates...

stevemassaro2391292 at Backcountry.com on 02/27/2009

This pillow rocks my socks!

Rating:*****
I pack pretty light but there are a couple things I don't skimp on. One is a pillow. I've taken this pillow to hostels in 15 countries. You just can't beat it. This pillow has also been to Yosemite, the Colorado River, The Appalachians, Death Valley, and most recently, camping in the Florida Keys for 6 days.
There are some things you need to know about this pillow to get it to work right. First, you have to keep it fluffed whenever you aren't packed. Secondly, you have to keep it clean. It's kinda hard to wash because the little spongy foam chunks inside fill with air and you really have to hold under water like you're drowning it to get detergent to penetrate it. Then, you REALLY have to make sure it dries before you re-pack it.
If you follow the directions it's a great pillow. I have a down camp pillow and I never use it. It was much more $$$ but never fluffs up like the Thermarest.
LindseyKay at REI on 06/06/2008

Too my surprise, NOT TOO SOFT!

Rating:*****

I admit it, I'm a pillow snob. Off the trail I employ a super-firm memory foam Cadillac-Class pillow. Most commercial pillows are too soft for my taste, and feather pillows are just plain uncomfortable. I was skeptical of any trail pillow, but there had to be some improvement available to best my rolled up fleece in a stuff sack.

Oh baby, come to daddy! This pillow honors the therm-a-rest brand with a head cradling solution that weighs nearly nothing, rolls up small, yet demands little compromise in comfort to a standard pillow. Give it a little fluffing after unrolling, and let it sit a while to poof up to full loft. Come crash time, it'll be ready to rest your tired head. Like my therm-a-rest pad, I find it best to store the pillow unrolled when not in use to shorten 'poof time.' It's probably better for the fill too. Give it a try goldilocks, you'll be glad you did!

jgottsac at Backcountry.com on 08/22/2008

Warning may cause breakups

Rating:*****

For ages when camping with my gf I would use her as a pillow. She was warm and soft. She was never comfortable though, maybe I have a big head.

So I buy this awesome pillow (in large, for my big head) and its oh so comfy. I also bought a warm sleeping pad.

Now I no longer force her into a snuggle in order to keep from freezing, I am quite content on the other side of the tent snuggled into my own little ball.

However, I can hear her gazing at me with evil eyes with crossed arms contemplating various methods of exterminating me throughout the night. So even though this pillow is super comfy I now can't get a wink of sleep for fear of being slaughtered dare I catch some shuteye. It's a real mess.

Eddie at Backcountry.com on 05/13/2009

Send Migranes Away!

Rating:*****

A better night's sleep while camping means more energy for the next day's adventures. Headache sufferers (myself included) who need to "sleep it off" will find this pillow a great relief. Tried many "camp" pillows, and this one wins my vote for the most comfortable, with the least amount (none so far) of neck stiffness or pain in the morning.

It weighs more than the inflatable types, but a good night's sleep is well worth it to me. I started with a large, at 12.3 oz, and have just purchased a small, 7.2 oz, to shave off some extra weight without loosing the comfort.

For those concerned about how much room they take up in a pack, the small size compacts down to 10"x4"x3.5" when rolled into itself, while the large size compacts down to 13"x5"x4".

Kelli Busch at Backcountry.com on 03/09/2009

Great for travel

Rating:*****
I'm glad I made room for this pillow even though I was packing light on my last 3-week trip in Africa. This was much more comfortable than almost all of the hotel/train pillows and was great for the plane and bus rides.

I was slightly disappointed when I received the pillow because it wasn't fluffy and had big chunks of foam. However, after breaking apart the chunks and letting the pillow "inflate" for about 2 days, it was fluffy. I usually use a memory foam pillow and this was a good substitute. Even after compressing it for travel, it re-fluffed quickly. I took a pillow case so that I could wash it along the way. My only complaint is that the drawstring is getting frayed after about 40 uses.
Carrie travels at REI on 01/01/2008

Love it!

Rating:*****
I ordered my pillow just in time for a trip to Ramsey's Draft Wilderness in the GW National Forest in Virginia the weekend after Thanksgiving. The pillow was great and made the 25 degree F temperature the first night more tolerable. In the past, I would sleep with my pack under my head, but the Thermarest pillow is a much more comfortable alternative. It is lightweight and compresses down to about the size of a foot long Subway sandwich. I have read some reviews that complain of the pillow not "uncompressing" well. I did find this to be a problem. Just remember to fluff the pillow according to the included directions. I highly recommend this pillow to add comfort to your back country experience.
Troy Drury at Altrec on 11/30/2009

Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow review

Rating:*****

The Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow is a great addition to my backpacking gear, and a good substitute for my bed pillow. I ordered the small, and at 7oz, it is very comfortable. Your head doesn't sink too far like you might find with the Western Mountaineering pillow, but you are still able to enjoy the soft-feel of a normal pillow.

The pillow packs well and doesn't take up much room in my pack. I use to use the Therm-a-Rest Stuff Sack Pillow, and while I still like that feature of the stuff sack/pillow in one, it didn't do me justice from a comfort perspective. What can I say, I think that a great pillow is key to a good night sleep in the backcountry.

Greg Goodson at Backcountry.com on 05/11/2009

Just what i was looking for ....

Rating:*****

When you first get your TRCP you'll notice its compressed into shape as you would as if you were gonna pack it .... Its stored and shipped this way, so you must expand the pillow and fluff and allow 15-30 minutes for it to fully refluff ... Even on the tag is displays this, as well as cleaning instructions ... The pillow holds loft amazingly over night and is so soft you'll be asleep before you find a fault to it ... A good 3 1/2 to 4" loft ... I got the 12oz large ... my pillow is my number one priorty for sleeping ... You can't go wrong with this pillow, medium or large.

Jason McElroy at Backcountry.com on 04/16/2009

Negative Reviews:

You have got to be kidding!

Rating:*
In my opinion this product does not measure up as a pillow - It is on the thin side and very lumpy with chunks of foam inside it. I would never use this as a pillow, I would roll up my jacket or vest and sleep on that instead!
Dearing at REI on 11/11/2007

Lumpy and Uncomfortable

Rating:*
When I unrolled the pillow out of the shipping box, the pillow felt like it was filled with weird, synthetic lumps. It's kind of gross and thin; but soft. Depending on the terrain of a campsite, this pillow might not work out so well.
Jon the Casual Camper at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 10/06/2009

don't like filling

Rating:**
The size of this pillow is great - the largest of the small pillows I've found. The filling leaves much to be desired. The filling feels like styrofoam popcorns used for packing. not comfortable b/c they don't [cre-ate]a uniform cushion.
Anonymous at Altrec on 09/22/2009

Not a Keeper

Rating:**
Unfortunately, this product doesn't live up to the expectations created by the packaging. It packs up small, but doesn't unpack into the full, plump pillow shown in the photos.
MK1 at REI on 12/12/2007

Neutral Reviews:

Large size didn't fluff out

Rating:***

I'm not sure if I just got a bad one or not. I tried the medium size and it fluffed out nice. But, I also got a large one and it refused to fluff out. I did everything I could think of to make it fluff out but it just wouldn't do it. I finally gave up and sent it back. It was so deflated that it looked like they tried to put the same amount of fluffing from a medium into a large size. I finally bought a Lafuma big bear polar pillow instead. It is rather large, but I have a bad neck and need a comfortable pillow. So you may get one that fluffs out nice and you may not. Be sure to test it out before you go camping.

In answer to someone's question, you don't need a sack to put it in. It folds up into a pouch sewn into the pillow.

Nick at Backcountry.com on 02/25/2009